Friday Night Kickoff Parade to feature Krewe Allons and Louisiana Ragin Cajuns!
LAFAYETTE, LA (February 3, 2025) – Get ready to laissez les bons temps rouler with the Ragin’ Cajuns! The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (“GSW”) is thrilled to announce that the Friday Night Kickoff Parade will again feature the Krewe of Allons riding through the streets of Lafayette on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Krewe Allons is the collective created for the promotion of the Name, Image and Likeness of Ragin’ Cajuns student-athletes. This Friday night parade will kick off the Mardi Gras week festivities in Lafayette. The parade will roll along the traditional parade route from “Pontiac Point” to Cajun Field, bringing excitement and Ragin’ Cajuns flair to the celebration.
The Krewe Allons aims to provide a unique and accessible Mardi Gras experience for everyone. With opportunities for local businesses or groups to secure a complete float and also for individuals to ride alongside University of Louisiana student-athletes and coaches. Imagine making the perfect throw with your favorite football player or cheering alongside the cheerleading squad!
This will be a great opportunity to include members of the community who may not have ridden a float in the past. For more information on how you can ride with the Krewe Allons, visit their website at https://www.kreweallons.com/fridaynightkickoffparade or follow them on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @KreweAllons for more information and updates. You can also email inquiries to [email protected].
The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association is a volunteer organization that seeks to promote and facilitate a safe and family-friendly Mardi Gras in Lafayette. Among other roles, GSW serves as a liaison between agencies of the Lafayette Consolidated Government, Lafayette Police Department, the Lafayette Sheriff’s Office, and other public bodies and all Krewes that are under the GSW umbrella in coordinating their needs.
GSW also produces and coordinates Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette at Cajun Field with carnival rides and games, a wide variety of live music, and great Cajun food. The parades come right through the Festival site so everyone can enjoy all Mardi Gras has to offer at one convenient location.